Please note that I am currently at full counselling capacity and unable to accept new client referrals.
I’m David Roberts, a Senior Accredited Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor and Counselling Tutor based in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. I offer a warm, thoughtful and confidential space in which adults can explore difficulties at their own pace, either in person or online.
People come to counselling for many different reasons. You may be experiencing anxiety, relationship difficulties, loss or a significant change in your life. Perhaps something from the past continues to affect you, or you may simply have a sense that life does not feel as fulfilling as it could. You do not need to arrive with everything clearly understood or know where to begin—we can work that out together.
Beginning counselling can feel like a significant step, particularly if you are accustomed to coping alone or find it difficult to talk about yourself. My aim is to make the process feel as comfortable and straightforward as possible, allowing us to explore what is happening without judgement, pressure or expectation.
A space to be yourself
The relationship between counsellor and client is central to how I work. I offer a genuine and supportive environment in which you can speak openly and be heard. Rather than giving advice or telling you what you should do, I will work alongside you to develop a deeper understanding of yourself, your relationships and the experiences that have shaped you.
Sometimes people seek counselling in response to a specific event, such as a bereavement, relationship breakdown, workplace difficulty or traumatic experience. At other times, the reason may be harder to define. You might feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Whatever brings you to counselling, we will approach it with care and at a pace that feels manageable.
My way of working is collaborative and responsive. This means that I will not impose a fixed process upon you. We will think together about what you need from counselling and regularly reflect on how the work is progressing.
My practice is inclusive, and I welcome adults from all backgrounds. I have particular experience of working with clients from LGBTQ+ communities, including how prejudice or shame can affect a person’s sense of identity and belonging.
I also recognise that being LGBTQ+ may have nothing to do with why someone seeks counselling. Whatever brings you, you will not be expected to explain or defend who you are. My aim is to offer a space where you can feel fully yourself.
Experience you can feel confident in
I am a Senior Accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society and a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I hold a First Class BSc (Hons) degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and have worked with adults experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties.
Alongside my private practice, I work as a counselling tutor and clinical supervisor. Teaching and supervising other practitioners continually enriches my own therapeutic work, encouraging me to remain thoughtful, reflective and engaged with current professional practice.
Although professional experience and qualifications are important, I know that choosing a counsellor is also a very personal decision. Feeling comfortable, understood and able to trust the person sitting opposite you matters enormously. You can learn more about my professional background, qualifications and therapeutic approach on my Experience page.
Clinical supervision
I provide clinical supervision for trainee and qualified counsellors, both in person and online. I see supervision as a collaborative and reflective process that should support you while also encouraging curiosity, professional development and thoughtful consideration of the therapeutic work.
Our sessions may include exploring client work, ethical questions, professional identity, boundaries and the emotional impact of practice. My approach combines warmth and encouragement with an appropriate level of challenge. I aim to create a supervisory relationship in which uncertainty can be discussed openly and where both difficulties and successes can be explored.
Further information about my approach, professional recognition and supervision arrangements can be found on the Supervision page.
Counselling for men
Men can sometimes find it especially difficult to seek support, perhaps because they have learned to manage alone, keep going or avoid showing vulnerability. Counselling offers an opportunity to step away from those expectations and talk honestly about what is happening.
I have considerable experience of working with men around anxiety, relationships, anger, loss, identity, self-esteem and the pressures associated with work and family life. You do not need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Sometimes having a confidential space in which to stop, reflect and make sense of things can be valuable in itself.
You can read more about this aspect of my work on the Men & Therapy page.
“I went to David at a very low point in my life. I was pretty scared, confused and had given up hope that I would find a way through. However, as soon as we met I knew I had found the right person. David has a warmth about him that allowed me to begin opening up easily and quickly. I now have a great deal more self-awareness – the storm has passed and life is good.”
Beaconsfield and online
My private counselling practice is situated in Beaconsfield Old Town, Buckinghamshire, within easy reach of High Wycombe, Amersham, Gerrards Cross, the Chalfonts and Maidenhead. Sessions are available in person from my comfortable and confidential practice or online via Zoom.
The Information & Fees page contains further details about my location, session arrangements, fees and what to expect when making an initial enquiry.
Taking the next step
Finding the right counsellor is important, and it is natural to have questions or feel uncertain before making contact. An initial consultation gives us the opportunity to meet, talk about what has brought you to counselling and consider whether working together feels right. There is no obligation to continue beyond this meeting.
Although I am not currently able to accept new counselling referrals, you are welcome to check the website for future availability. Enquiries about clinical supervision can still be made through my confidential contact form.
Find out more about therapy, clinical supervision or practical arrangements by selecting the relevant page above.
